Tuesday, September 26, 2006
How to spot a fake Louis Vuitton
We all know that fake Louis Vuitton's exist. If you buy your bag at the fairgrounds or on ebay, chances are it's not real. However, unless you are buying from a reputable retail store or from LV themselves, it's hard to be sure if its real or not. These are some tips to help you avoid buying the fakies.
-Fakes have a very generic shape and design to them with the famous monogram plastered all over it. Get to know the shape of the real bags by looking in fashion magazines or catalogs either online or in print.
-Real Louis Vuittons are hand made, that's why they are so expensive; it's not just the monogram. It should look like quality, not sloppy work. If the purse doesn't close correctly or the seams are coming apart at the stitching, then be very careful of it being a fake.
-Online shops recommended by LV themselves from their own website are good. If an online store doesn't have a return policy, then don't shop there; most likely it's a fake. I recommend staying away from ebay altogether, but if you must, then make sure the purse comes with the original packaging like the original box, a branded dust bag, and ID card.
handbag.com
Style/Design
-Fakes have a very generic shape and design to them with the famous monogram plastered all over it. Get to know the shape of the real bags by looking in fashion magazines or catalogs either online or in print.
Quality of Craftsmanship
-Real Louis Vuittons are hand made, that's why they are so expensive; it's not just the monogram. It should look like quality, not sloppy work. If the purse doesn't close correctly or the seams are coming apart at the stitching, then be very careful of it being a fake.
Be very careful when buying online
-Online shops recommended by LV themselves from their own website are good. If an online store doesn't have a return policy, then don't shop there; most likely it's a fake. I recommend staying away from ebay altogether, but if you must, then make sure the purse comes with the original packaging like the original box, a branded dust bag, and ID card.
handbag.com
# posted by L2 @ 11:22 AM 
